Usually, protests often focus on Post-Award challenges to an agency’s assessment. There are many commendable protest grounds that must be raised prior to the closing date.
Malyszek & Malyszek assists protesters in classifying viable Pre-Award bid protest allegations.
The most common Pre Award grounds are the following:
• Inclusion Of Improper Clause Or
Provision
• Failure To Include A Mandatory Clause Or Provision
• Unduly Restrictive Solicitation Provisions
• Improper Bundling Of Requirements
• Ambiguous Solicitation Provisions
• Unreasonable Evaluation Method Other Than Full & Open
Competition
• Lack Of Consideration
• Small Business Issues
• Negotiation vs. Sealed Bidding Preference For Multiple Awards
• “Out Of Scope” Task Order
• Use Of FSS Contract For Non-FSS Purchase
• Limitation On Proposal Revisions
• Changed Requirements
• Improper Disclosure Of Proprietary Information
• Bias
• Improper Cancellation Of Solicitation